Pin, Lapel, 1st Aero Squadron, United States Army Air Service

Worn by members of the 1st Aero Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force who served in World War I. The 1st Aero Squadron was first established on 5 March 1913 and served on the Western Front from April - November 1918.

Donated by Col John D. Hartigan

Physical Description:
United States Army Air Service Lapel pin, Insignia of the 1st Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service; fabricated steel badge, base metal, American Flag in center of circle; pin back fastener.

Worn by members of the 1st Aero Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force who served in World War I. The 1st Aero Squadron was first established on 5 March 1913 and served on the Western Front from April - November 1918.

Donated by Col John D. Hartigan

Physical Description:
United States Army Air Service Lapel pin, Insignia of the 1st Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service; fabricated steel badge, base metal, American Flag in center of circle; pin back fastener.

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AWARDS-Insignia

Materials

Silver Alloy

Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy

Solder

Dimensions

3-D (Diameter x Depth): 2.4 × 0.8cm (15/16 × 5/16 in.)

ID: A19540020000

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.